Cacao MAO inhibitor

[ryanJames1]

I have been consuming a few organic cacao drinks a day sure it helps just read its a MAO inhibitor anybody else finding it helps?

[cshamb]

Thanks for your post. Where did u find the drinks?

[ryanJames1 in reply to cshamb]

I just purchase raw organic cacao powder not cocoa Cacao is the less refined product it can be used in cooking etc I just mix a heaped teaspoon with honey and warm water for hot chocolate

Chia seeds are also great!

Just beware if your on meds to check if these products are OK for you

[ryanJames1 in reply to cshamb]

can be purchased at supermarkets or health food store

[bibsie]

How do the drinks help? What meds are you on?

[ryanJames1 in reply to bibsie]

No meds just Mucuna and NAC

Diagnosed 18mths symtoms over 4 years

Tremor dominant so Cacao assists with overall well being

[bibsie in reply to ryanJames1]

Hi Ryan,

You sound like my husband.....who noticed internal tremors and micrographia. Of course he didn't notice that he was shuffling, too. Now he has " floppy fish" hands ( my expression) and he's going to Rock Steady boxing. I bought powdered MP but I don't know how much he should start with. 1/8 teaspoon?

And why do you take cacao?

His doctor is pretty mainstream so we're not going to find support for alternatives from him. I've seen the effects of a traditional drug regimen on my sister who has advanced PD. She is nauseous, stiff, miserable. I want to try alternatives before going down that path. Any suggestions/ detailed info would be appreciated.

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[ryanJames1 in reply to bibsie]

Hi Bibsie

It's hard for me to give advice as I have learnt most of what I do from others on this website as well as Google

If your husband is on Meds he would need advice from others who combine both

I am Med free have left arm and leg tremor and foot dystonia

Came to the conclusion there is no Med that will fix me

I take 1 level tsp organic Mucuna with 1 NAC capsule each morning

Cacao is good for tremor and overall well being

I am physically active but try not to over do it too much

John Pepper is a good inspiration

But each of our symtoms vary so an individual approach is important but eating well and being active helps everyone

[bassofspades]

Chocolate milk is my go-to when Im stressed out. Hey, it couldnt hurt!

[ryanJames1 in reply to bassofspades]

Yep chocolate is good for us !

Cacao is a purer form with lots of antioxidants

[laglag]

I eat 3 pcs of Xocai chocolate per day. It is cacao with Acai berries processed a special way and has a high ORAC value. It, also, has also helped my overall well being.

[ryanJames1 in reply to laglag]

Thank you will check it out